Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina

Serene cliff-top gardens.

Located on a cliffside at the heart of the town, Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina, is a consummate Italian hideaway with views of Mount Etna and Naxos Bay. The hotel features a six-acre park and is next to the ancient Greek Theatre of Taormina.

Insider Tip

Unearth the wonders of Mount Etna by savoring a glass of Etna sparkling wine, poured by your private sommelier on the slopes, before enjoying a traditional cookery class in a nearby village.

Where You’re Staying

Decorated in Sicilian style, elegant rooms are situated in the Timeo building or the adjacent Villa Flora. Italian Baroque-styled suites feature spacious balconies or terraces, marble bathrooms, and sitting rooms.

Where to Dine

Ristorante Timeo offers Sicilian favorites made with locally sourced ingredients alongside views of the Ionian Sea. Sip on a cocktail at Bar Timeo, enjoying views of the Bay of Taormina and the bar’s antique fittings. Dine at the award-winning Otto Geleng, which seats just 16 diners and conjures up the ambiance of a noble Sicilian family home.

Where to Relax

Enjoy the heated, panoramic pool surrounded by terraced gardens. Treatments at the Wellness Centre include all-natural, organic ingredients, such as neroli oil. The Sicilian Sensations therapy uses handmade local soaps and lava-enriched virgin olive oil to help nourish skin.

What to Do

Learn the secrets of Sicilian cooking from local chefs. Accompany a guide on a photographic tour of Sicily. Visit the vineyards of Mount Etna.

Features

Boutique

Historic

Pet-Friendly

Romantic

Fitness Center

Pool

Amazing Restaurant